Jonathan Jr Williams to Benjamin Franklin, August 11, 1783

Nantes Augt 11. 1783.

Dear & Hond Sir

The Bearer Mr Grand Cannon is a youn Gentleman from Connecticut who passes through
paris in his Way to London. 9 He will have
the Honour to pay his Respects to you, and I beg leave to introduce him to your kind
Notice as a discreet, intelligent worthy young man, and deserving the Esteem of all his
Friend; I have this knowledge of him from his Residence for some Time past with me, and
have therefore a particular Pleasure in reccommending him.—

I am as ever most dutifully and Affectionately Yours.

Jona Williams J

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.